Egypt to Olympus
Group Day Trip
This group tour is perfect for Autumn and Winter and is great value!
Time: 10.30 am Bolton Art Gallery and Museum
Bolton Museum and Art Gallery has something for everyone. You will enjoy tea or coffee on arrival, then a guided tour of the museum and gallery by the curator of Archeology, Egyptology and World Cultures. Bolton’s collection of ancient Egyptian material is arguably one of the most important in a British local authority museum and numbers around 12,000 objects from over 65 sites in Egypt. You can also visit the aquarium and art collections.
1.00pm Lunch at Olympus Fish and Chip Restaurant
Only a few minutes drive away, Olympus is an award winning fish and chip restaurant in the heart of Bolton. Here you will enjoy a plate of Olympus' famous fish and chips served with tea or coffee.
Sing along afternoon at Olympus
Once you have enjoyed your lunch, you will be able to sit back and relax as you are entertained by the resident pianist. Listen to many popular favourites then sing or dance along!
Cream tea
Having worked up a thirst, enjoy a delicious cream tea. You will depart around 4pm.
Price includes:
- Morning tea/coffee
- Guided tour of Bolton Museum
- Fish and chip lunch with tea/coffee
- Live entertainment
- Cream tea
- 1 free place with 30 guests
Price for 2025 (Excludes Coach)
£35pp (31+ passengers)
Dates subject to availability. Excludes weekends.
The Pursuit of Beauty
Group Day Trip
This group tour celebrates the beauty of Lancashire and an internationally important museum.
Clitheroe
The ancient market gown of Clitheroe is a perfect place to explore. Thetown dates back to Saxon times and has the smallest Norman castle in England, which is now a museum. With speciality wine and food emporiums, visitors will find plenty to inspire. There will be time to get a coffee and do some shopping before lunch.
Lunch at The Calf's Head Inn, Worston
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque conservation village of Worston, The Calf’s Head Inn is a country restaurant with a great reputation for excellent food and friendly service. It has a history stretching back 400 years and views of Pendle Hill from the attractive outdoor garden area. Enjoy a 2 course carvery lunch with a dessert trolley of legend!
Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington.
Haworth Art Gallery is Lancashire’s finest Arts & Crafts house and garden. It was designed by the architect, Walter Brierley and houses the internationally important Tiffany Glass Museum. “The pursuit of beauty”was the declared aim of Louis Comfort Tiffany which resulted in world reknown irridescent style of glass pieces we recognise today.
Price includes
- Visit to Clitheroe
- 2 course carvery lunch with tea/coffee
- Entrance to Haworth Art Gallery
- 1 free place with 30 paying passengers
Price for 2025 (Excludes Coach)
£40pp (31+ passengers)
Howarth Art Gallery. Photo by There & Back Tours
Clitheroe Town. Photo by There & Back Tours
Shopping at Holmes Mill, Clitheroe. Photo by There & Back Tours
Lancashire Witchcraft and Wonder
Group Day Trip
his group tour is perfect for those who are fascinated with the dark arts as the story of the Pendle witches is well known for its macabre events and tragic outcome. Travel through spectacular Lancashire scenery in the shadow of Pendle Hill while you listen to a historical commentary spanning medieval times to present day, including tales of the Witches of Pendle, Oliver Cromwell, the Civil War, notorious Highwaymen and much more ..
Whalley
Perched on the banks of the River Calder, Whalley in the Ribble Valley is the largest district in Lancashire. This is a charming village, filled with historic buildings, characterful shops and lovely cafes and restaurants.
Lunch at The Calf's Head Inn
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque conservation village of Worston, The Calf’s Head Inn is a country restaurant with a great reputation for excellent food and friendly service. It has a history stretching back 400 years and views of Pendle Hill from the attractive outdoor garden area. Enjoy a 2 course carvery lunch with a dessert trolley of legend!
2.30pm Countryside tour
The village of Downham in the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty lies at the foot of Pendle Hill, close to the thriving market town of Clitheroe. It is often hailed as the most beautiful village in Lancashire. You then travel on past the tranquil ruins of the 12th century Sawley Abbey ,over the Pendle Hills, before finally descending back down to Sabden village, notorious for being the home of the Pendle witches.
3.30pm Pendle Heritage Centre.
End your tour of mystery and magic with a visit to Pendle Heritage Centre, housing the Pendle Witches Museum. The museum showcases the history and archaeology of the Park Hill farmstead, Vernacular buildings of Pendle Forest, Conservation work of Heritage Trust for the North-West as well as the story of the Pendle Witches, George Fox and the Quakers. Once the spell is lifted, board your coach for the journey home.
Price includes:
- 2 course carvery lunch with tea/coffee
- Entrance to the Pendle Heritage Museum
- 1 free place with 30 paying passengers
Price for 2025 (Excludes Coach)
£45pp (25 - 30 passengers)
The Pendle Heritage Centre, Photo by There & Back Tours
A memorial to the witches, Pendle Heritage Centre. Photo by There & Back Tours
Pendle Hill, Lancashire. Photo by There & Back Tours
How to book your
group day trip
Important information
Simply telephone us on 07748 962670 or use our enquiry form to advise which day trip you are interested in and your preferred date, with a reserve date just in case. We will then check availability of our guides and meal stops and get back to you where possible within 48 hours.
Once we confirm your booking in writing, we will request a £100 non refundable deposit to secure the date for your group. Bookings that are not secured with a deposit cannot be guaranteed and may be cancelled.
Payment for day trips
Full cleared payment is required 4 weeks before your travel date. Bank transfers are preferred. Sorry, we can't accept credit cards or personal cheques.
Cancellation deadlines for day trip bookings have to be made in writing up to 5 weeks before travel. At this time, you can transfer your deposit once only to another booking for your group within 6 months. You may be liable for any costs we have been committed to pay.
If you cancel up to 2 weeks before you are due to travel, you will receive a full refund less your deposit of £100 and any costs we have been committed to pay in advance. We are unable to refund any monies for trips cancelled less than 2 weeks before travel.
Cancellation Charges
In some circumstances, there may be cancellation charges payable for trips cancelled within 4 weeks of travel. For example some hotels and guides apply cancellation charges if bookings are cancelled less than 4 weeks prior to travel. Please check with us when you receive your confirmation.
Reduced numbers for day trips
In most cases we can offer a refund for any passengers who are unable to travel, provided that you have more thanthe stated minimum number for your day trip and that you notify us more than 48 hours before you are due to travel. The refund will be less any costs we have been committed to pay. Refunds will be processed after travel
For more ideas, Get in touch!
The itinerary above is just an example of what we can organise for your group. If you would like to know more, get in touch via our enquiry form and we will be happy to discuss other options or put together a tailor made trip just for you.